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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
HE MAY ESCAPE.
One of Aguinaldo's General Says the
Leader Will Not Be Captured.
The Thirty-Third Infantry Suffered
Terribly DURING the Two Days
March From Cervantes to
Bagnen and Return.

Manila, Dec. 17.-Mai. Peyton C..
March, of the 33d infantry, has aban-
doned his pursuit of Aguinaldo and
has reached Begnen in the heart Of
the Grand Cordillera, where the range
is 10000 feet high and where food is
scarce and travel almost impossible.
From native couriers and Spanish
prisoners it was learned that Aguin-
aldo left Bontoc, in the province of
the same name, with three women
and two soldiers three days ago, and
headed southwark, evidently for Bay
omburg, in the province of New Viz
caya, where it is thought he may en-
counter the Americans.
Maj. March's command was depleted
20 per cent by the two days march
from Ceramics to Bagnen, SO he re-
turned to Cervantes December 10.
Scattered bands of Macabebes, which
have been operating in the north, are
being collected with the intention of
sending them back to Manila, as there
is much sickness among them, and
they are unfit for further mountain
work.
Lieut.. Chadwick and a correspond
ent, the latter commanding 30 Maca-
bebes, have visited the mountain town
of Pamposa and received the surren-
der of a company of insurgents, in
Guiding three officers, with their arms
and ammunition.
Gen. Conception and other Filipino
officers who have surrendered, have
been taken to Vigah. Conception, who
is cheerful, insists that the insurgent
organization will be maintained, even
N the districts where the Americans
are operating, also claiming that the
Filipino leaders can use their troops
when they desire. He suggests that
the only method of terminating the
war is the capture of Aguinaldo and
the obtaining of an order from him
Tor the troops to surrender their arms.
But Conception believes Aguinaldo
will never be captured,
Washington, Dec. 17.-Gen. Otis ca
bles as follows:
Manila, Dec. 16.-On the Sth inst,
Gen. Smith, at Negros,, reports that
early in December n number of the
inhabitants of four coast towns en-
tered the mountains, believing the
statements of Panay and Luzon
agents that the Americans had been
overwhelmingly defeated in those is
lands; that Aguinado was about to
dictate terms of peace, and the Amer
lean congress to confer independence
when the established civil government
of the island would be overthrown.
They also were told that all Negroes
were about to arise and drive out the
Americans. No depredations were
committed and no consequences of
Importance apprehended."
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
NEW RAILWAY ORGANIZED.
IL VIII supDlant the Scheme Of Col
Albert Il. Boone to Build the
Black Diamond Rond.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 16.-The Ohio.
tennessee and Carolina railroad was
organized here Friday to supplant the
scheme of Col. Albert L. Boone to
build the BLACK Diamond railroad
from Columbus, o., to Port ROYAL. s.
Z. A failure to make a satisfactory
deal for the franchises of the Black
Diamond railroad in Tennessee led
Gen. William w. Kirkby, acting agent
for English capital, to organize this
new company. Kirkby has secured an
option on the franchises of the Black
Diamond road in the CaroIinas and
Kentucky. The route of the proposed
road was inspected by Sir Thomas
Tancred, of England, about one year
ago and highly recommended for Eng
lish investment. Gen. Kirkby claims
to have at his back enough money to
build the road. Col. Boone, the pio-
neer of the movement, is bitterly OBJ
posed to Gen. Kirkby, ignoring the
franchises OF the Black Diamond road
in Tennessee.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20


This idea that many people have;
that winter is an unhealthful season.
is all wrong. Winter is just as health.
full as summer, if people will take care
OF themselves. If you want to go.
through the winter without n cold, OBJ
serve these few simple rules:
Don't overhead your house, and
don't stop all ventilation. Sleep in
cool room. but keep warmly covered.
Always take on your outdoor wraps.
when you come in the house, and al
ways put them on when you go out.
And, lastly, just as bong as there is
snowon the ground. don't GO out with
out your rubbers. This last rule is the
most important of all, for two colds.
out of three come from wet feet
The Independent.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
In Honor of the New Century.

Berlin, Dec. 1G.-The new century
will be commemorated in various
ways. The emperor has ordered that
the solemn court function, usually
held on New Years day when the
generals, courtiers and high officials
bring their congratulation and file
past his majesty, should occur this
time on the stroke of the midnight
bell ushering in 1900 The army also
will be ordered 20 make suitable com
memoration of the new century. The
postal department will issue commcm-
orative postal cards
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
THE WHEAT CROP.
The statistfcian of the Agricultural
Department Makes His Report
to His Chief.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The statisti-
clan of the department of agriculture
reports the wheat crop of the United
States for 1899 at 547, 300, 900 bushels,
or 1913 bushel per acre. The produc-
ton of winter wheat is placed at
POI, 900 bushels, and that of spring
wheat at 55,6OO,Oo0 bushels. Every
important wheatgrowing state has
been visited by special agents of the
department, and the changes in acre
age are the result of their investiga-
tons.
The newly seeded area of winter
wheat is estimated at 3O,15O,O0o acres,
which is about 100000 acres greater
than that sown in the fall Of 1898.
The sowing of wheat is still going on
in California and some of the south
ern states and the foregoing estimate
is subject to correction. The average
of condition is 97.1.
The acreage sown with winter rye
is estimated at 20 per cent. less than
that of last year. The average of
condition is 9S.2 per cent.
The compilation Of the average re.
turns from individual farmers is ap-
preaching completion. Any slight
changes that may be called for in the
average yield per acre of corn, oats.
barley and other crops as published
October 10, will be made at an early
date, and the final figures will then
be available.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

The nose Is playing an important part
IN both real and mimic life nowadays.
Having been a prominent feature - in
fact, having been the center Of attrac-
ton on the stage-it IS now coming 10
the front more conspicuously than be-
fore IN other ways. A New York man
who had the misfortune to lose bis nose
and who contracted with dental OPP
orator for false one is wrathy because
the false nose does not fit, and he
threatens suit II hjs money is not re-
turned o. new and better fitting nose
IS not furnished him. And who can
blame him7
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
Russian Commen4s

St. Petersburg, Dec. 1s.-The NSvoe
Nremya, which does not conceal its
pleasure at Gen. Buffers defeat. saws:
The whole campaign must now be-
recommended, but under altogether
altered conditions Of opinion i'm Eng
land The SWEET says: "Thc Almighty
Is manifcstly bcstowing his BLESSING
ON the Bocr arms. God is punishinr
an arrogant and rapacious people.who
have oppressed and prosecuted other
races in order TO enrich themseIvee ,,
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

a granite shaft 20 feet high is TO be
erected AT Erie, Pa, TO the memory Of
Capt. Gridley. Of the cruiser Olympia,
who died a short time after the battle
Of Manila bay There viii be O bust and
bronze tablets, and, with other inscrip-
tions, Dewcy's famous words: you
may fire, Gridley, when you are ready"
IN the meantime. Gridley's family is
reported 20 be il very poor circum-
stances. il might be better monu-
ment ~ our appreciation of the hero II
we took care Of his family frstand built
the monument afferward.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
PRINTERS ON A STRIKE.
members of Pittsburgh Typography
fcnl Union Walk Out of the
Pittsburgh DaiIies

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 16.-The mem
oers OF Pittsburgh Typographical I'm
ion No. have walked out of the Of
fees of the Pittsburgh daily news
papers and struck work, although the
scale or contract between the prin-
tiers and publishers does not expire
until December "a They have not
struck for higher wages. The de-
mand is that the machinists, employ
ed to care for the linotype machines,
ana who are members of Duquesne
lodge No. 1919 of the International
Association of Machinists. be forced
10 become members of the Typography
zeal union.
TO accede to this demand would be-
10 violate contract between tho pub
fishers and the machinists The con-
test of the typographical union, there
fore, resolved itself into an attempt
to disrupt a union of fellow work
men. 1t is not primarily a dispute be-
tween newspaper publishers and print
ers, but dispute between printers
and machinists, and an effort on the
part of the printers to use the pub
fishers as n club to drive the macbin.
lists INTO the typographical union.
The present strike is the work of a
few contentious men. The industrious
printers of Pittsburgh, with families
TO support, have been forced into il
against their will. They were not al
lowed to vote on the proposition at
all, but were ordered out by some out
side authorities.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

y Washington dispatch says that our
war department has received an official
register issued by the British war office
showing that England's regular army
at this time has a strength of 225, OPS.
If the reserve force is called out Eng
land will have 49O,O14 men who have
had military training.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

The football season in the United
States is over, but there is no limit to
the instruction season in South Amer
lea. They keep right on playing, sum
mer and winter, apparently being al
ways in condition. At the moment this
item was written the Colombia players
had the field.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

DIR. George F. Becker, the noted gov
eminent geologst sent 10 the Philip
pines some time ago, has returned and
brought with him an interesting report
He holds that the islands were at one
time connected with Africa, and that
the island of Luzon was the earliest
home of man.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

The Boston young woman who says
she was sold to her husband by her
'ather is not up 10 date. 1t is the mod
Tn fashion for young women TO buy
cir husbands and a good many of
lem who have patronized the foreign
tlarket of late have been cheated. too.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

Rev. Charles G. Ames, pastor of the
Church OF Disciples of Boston, has
Just turned 80 years of ministry. In
reference to the event he said: 81 have
been cheered at every stage by very
precious comprehensive. 1t is great
thing to have touched the hand of Gar
rison, Phillips, Greeley and Lincoln; Of
Bryant, Emerson, Lowell, Whittier and
Holmes; to have known Hedge, Clarke,
Bellows, Furness, Lucretia Mott and
Frances Willard, with many others"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
A Soldier Commits Suicide.

New York, Dec. IS Samuel Hahn,
33 years old, private in Company n.
'th United States artillery. stationed
at Fort Hamilton. vas found dead
sunday in hotel on East Houston
street. He had committed suicide by
taking morphine.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

In June next it will be 800 years since
the birth OF Johann Gutenberg. who
invented the art of printing with NOV
able type. 1t is not, as a matter OF fact,
exactly known when he was born, but
for the sake Of convenience it is as
sumcd that the interesting event oc-
Cured in June, 400. That he was
born in the German city Of Mayence,
or the Rhine, is not disputed, and in
tASt city the fifth century Of his birth
Vii be celebrated next year by an in
ternational printing exhibition
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

West Union, o., Dec. IA COLONY
Of Catholics from Lawrence and Gal
lion counties, consisting of 60 families.
has bought 1900 acres of land in
FRANKLIN township and will begin the
erection Of homses and q chnrnh
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

Judge Smith, of Ohio, wants to know:
while the republic totters, is my duty
nlence, or to sound note of warming"
We believe Mr.. Smith should allow us TO
totter along as we have been doing for
the last 125 years and put his note Of
warning in cold storage
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

The father of the house" ms the
member having the record of the long
est consecutive service in congress is
called, is Representative Alfred c. Har-
mer, or Philadelphia. AS such he had
the honor Of administering the oath
+ office to the new speaker and the
privilege OF selecting his seat before
the drawing of the others began.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
JenI-na NInn,r ncch.-

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 16.-Adam Crist
Friday deliberately shot his wife fa-
tally, killed his s-year-old son, seri-
ously wounded second son, aged ..
and put a bullet through his own
brain, killing himself. Jealousy is the
only motive assigned for the crime.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

A monument, n bronze heroic statue
of Grief" has been placed upon the
grave, at North Easton, OF the late
Oliver Ames, thirty-fifth governor Of
Massachusetts, under the constitution
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

London, Dec. IS Baron Roberts. Of
kandahar and Waterford, commander
Of the forces in Ireland, has been ar
pointed TO the chief command in
South Africa, with Gen. Lord Kitcb-
ener, Of Khartoum, as his chief Of
staff.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

y get-rich- quick operator in Brook
lyn paid So. 269 in dividends and van
ished with 100000 of depositors'
money. The assets consist of several
Desks and a secondhand carpet
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
Dcnth Of Jnmns w. n.l.

Newcastle, Pa. Dec. is. James w
Refs, general manager OF the National
steel Co., died at his home sunday
aged about 50 years. The cause of bis
death was typhoid fever. from which
he had been suffering for some weeks
he was a brother of William r. REFS
president Of the national steel trust
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. II via
Haytien cable) The government
troops Friday completely defeated
those of Gen. Hernandez, near To-
cupo, town in the State Of Baroues-
imeto, "a miles from Trujillo.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
DO Forty-EIEhth ReIeared.

San Francisco, Dec. 1s.-The 4sth
United States volunteer infantry (col-
ored) has been released from quaran-
tine on Angel island, and will prob-
ably sail for Manila on the transport
Grant about December 20.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
The British Losses.

London, Dec. 1S.-Tbe British losses
IN Killed, wounded, prisoners and miss
ing throughout the campaign now
reach the enormous total Of 1880.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
The Ruling Passion wifi, Hin,

=, "E!vira Is upstairs getting ready" said
the little brother to the stout caller. "I'U
60 and tell her to hurry up"
Thank YOU" said the stout caller. 'oTen
her to hurry up or TO hurry down. lust as
you think best. Anything to reduce my
wait. "-Somerville Journal.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
Wants Pensions Increased.

Lexington, Ky, Dec. 16-Gen. Will
bur Il. Smith, secretary Of the nation
ell association OF Mexican War Veter-
ans, has gone to Washington TO push
his scheme for increasing pensions for
veterans.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20
Accidentally Killed While Hunti.p

Fort Scott, Kan, Dec. 16.-Dr. +. G..
Rainer, physician Of this city, was
accidentally killed Friday while hunt
ing with party Of friends near here.
The trigger OF his gun caught on a
post and his head was blown of.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 1s.-Fire com
pletely destroyed the school apnex
building Of ST. Michaels Orphan Asy-
lum, on Plus street, south side. sun
day. loss, 100000; INSURANCE, $4,000,
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

In an article on the admission of
women to Cambridge degrees, Miss
Helen Gladstone refers to the fact that
no less than six Cambridge colleges
Of
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

The electric lawmakers have formed
a combine TO raise prices. People in
the prairie states do not need 20 worry
about it for some months, rs nature
will furnish the breeze required.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

Selishness is the only thing that stands
between some people and happiness.-Chi-
eago Daily News.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

Gratitude, like everything else, is OBJ
noxious when it is overdone. - Atrhison
Globe.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1899-12-20

The daughters of millionaire always have
fine tigures.-Chicago Daily News.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-31
Robbery in Hlnsdale.

The postoffice in Fiske block, Hinsdale.
was broken into and robbed between IL and
o'clock Saturday morning. Entrance to
the building was made by forcing open the
east door of the lobby with a crowbar and the
door to the office was pried open in q similar
manner.
A hole was drilled into the safe inst above
the lock and sufficient powder forced in 10
break the lock, but the charge did not have
force enough to throw off the door and IL had
to be removed with bars or chisels. 1t was
evidently the work Of professionals, as from
the appearance of things they took ample
time to look everything over and take what
they wanted. The robbers secured $500 In
money and the stamps taken will increase
the amount to $1,000.
The robbery was discovered about B so
o'clock in the morning, when Assistant Post
master Cotton went into the Office to make
up the morning mail. The room was then
full of smoke and dust and the tools used IN
the robbery and the door of the safe were
strewn about the floor.
No trace of the burglars has been discov.
cred. Large drops Of blood were found on
the piazza Of the building and other drops
were found as far as the Baptist church.
kilograms and telephone messages were
|sent to all the surrounding towns 20 look for
team with spots of blood upon ii, but
nothing could be learned. Several people
claim 70 have heard an explosion about 80
O'Clock and team was seen going M Canal
street at rapid rate about 3.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-31
The First SILK Hat. yvs

An old journal, dated Jan. 16, 1877,
gives the following amusing account d
the wearing of the first silk hat II
London "John Hetherington, haber.
dasher, of the Strand, was arraigned be.
fore the lord mayor yesterday on q
charge Of breach of the peace and IN.
citing to riot, and was required to give
bonds in the sum Of $500. 1t was In
evidence that Mr.. Hetherington, who IL
yell connected, appeared on the public
highway wearing upon his head what
he called silk hat (Which was offered
In evidence), tall structure having O
shiny luster and calculated 10 brighten
timid people
GAS matter of fact the officers of
the crown stated that several women
tainted at the unusual sight, while
children screamed, dogs yelped, and a
younger son Of Cordwainer Thomas,
who was returning from chandler!s
shop, was thrown down by the crowd
which had collected and had his right
arm broken. For these reasons the de-
PENDANT was seized by the guards and
taken before the lord mayor. In extenu-
alton Of his crime the defendant claim
ed that he had not violated any law Of
the Kingdom, but was merely exercising
a right to appear in headdress of his
own design-a right not denied to any
Englishman.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-31
Fought Like a TigresS.

Mrs. Nancy Stevens, II years old last Jan
uary, was arrested in Middlesex Saturday
afternoon and brought to Montpelier ane
lodged in Jail. The trouble arose over the
widening of the street on which Mrs. Stevens
resided in Middlesex. Road Commissions,
Pembroke and two men were engaged in the
work with four-horse team and when op.
posite the residence of Mrs Stevens, she
came out and ordered them to stop, claiming
that they were cutting into her land. When
they attempted to go on with their work they
allege that she produced two huge revolvers
ana pointed them at the men, threatened to
NJ NJ them full of holes if they did not desist.
me men thinking their lives were in danger
He'd, and Mrs. Stevens was arrested. A brief
hearing was held in the village hotel and
Mrs. Stevens bail was fixed at $4,000 Silas
Mead of Moretown, her rs year old brother,
who had been notified of his sisters arrest,
could not give bail but guaranteed to answer
for her appearance at the hearing to be held
Monday afternoon at the hotel. This offer
was rejected by the court and the woman was
ordered placed in the jail at Montpelier for
safe keeping.
On the way to Montpelier she gave the
deputies lively tussle and had to be carried
into the Jail bodily.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-31
A Little Punctuation.

People who fail to punctuate their
communications are invited to study
the following line, which is a correct
sentence:
''It was and I said not or"
We got that line one day this week
by wire, where punctuattons are al.
ways omitted. We nearly wrecked on,
mentality trying to clear up the mys
terry Of the single line, when all Of q
sudden it occurred to us to look up {
copy Of our letter to the party, whe1
we discovered that our friend wantet
to inform us he did not use the WOE,
''or," but did use "and." To be plain
the sentence is correct and should hav,
read, cit was and said-not or.
Another party who has been studying
Pope wrote us as follows: "My Dea,
Mr.. George have been thinking ovel
the statement you made last week, and
I too believe that that is Is that that Il
not Is not, and take pleasure In be.
Heving 80"
A good way to untangle the above ID
to write it as follows: "That that h,
Ia That that is not, is not " In other
words, it is play on Pope's "whatever
is, is right" People who esohew punp-
tuation should not feel hurt X their
meaning is not always readily grasped
Georges Denver Weekly.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-31
He Got the Window.

Old "Saw Log" Sam Stevenson r.
said to be the richest man in Michigan.
He was in congress several years, but
was defeated for reelection in 1894. he
lives in the upper peninsula, and Is q
lumber king. He was probably the most
ignorant man who ever sat in congress.
He knew the value of dollar, however,
and could tell the color Of one as far as
the next man. He could be generous on
occasion, and, on occasion, he could be
lavish.
When forest fires swept over Wiscon-
sin some years ago and wrought such
destruction and occasioned such desti-
tuition, "Saw Log" Sam wired Pills.
bury, at Minneapolis, to send to the
sufferers l 900 barrels Of -four and for
ward the bill to him.
When Mckinley was inaugurated, one
of the Vanderbilts was a guest Of the
Arlington hotel. He sent his secretary
out to secure window on the avenue
from which to view the parade. The
man asked $400 for it, and the secretary
told him to hold it until he could con-
suit Mr.. Vanderbilt. Nearly all the
windows had been taken. Along came
"saw Log Sam window hunting, and
approached the window seller Wander
bits man had been negotiating with.
After some haggling "Saw Log" bought
the window for $1,000 cash in hand
and he and his party at once took pos
session. Pittsburg Dispatch